Author:
Zainel Anfal Abdulhafedh,Yaseen Dr. Yousif Ali
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the current study was to examine the effectiveness parent training program, for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) students in primary school. Methods: In this study, 500 participants with ADHD (aged 6 to 15 years). A cross-sectional study used to assess the effectiveness of parent training programs for ADHD students in primary schools and its impact on reaction time performance were used as pre-tests and post-tests across groups. (Data were analysed PSS version 26). Result: The result indicated statistically significant differences between pre and post parents training P-value 0.007 the result showed a clear agreement for the psychological and behavioural disorders of the parents. Conclusion: In conclusion, parent-training programs appear to be successful in treating the primary symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children. Across this study, the parent training programs seemed to be able to increase parental confidence in their management abilities and improve their psychological problems. Recommendation: provide the ADHD center with a competent counsellor or nurse to assist the family and their child to improve their situation. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 25 (2) February, 2024; 1-10.
Publisher
ASEAN Federation for Psychiatry and Mental Health
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